Best Schools in Wilkes County, GA
Wilkes County, GA has a total of 7 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 3,074 students attend Wilkes County, GA schools. On average, schools in Wilkes County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wilkes County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Wilkes County, GA
Wilkes County, GA has 3 high schools with 1,236 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wilkes County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wilkes County exceed expectations.
1. Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
2. Elbert County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 875 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wilkes County, GA
Wilkes County, GA has 2 middle schools with 1,226 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wilkes County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wilkes County meet expectations.
1. Washington-wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
2. Elbert County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 929 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilkes County, GA
Wilkes County, GA has 2 elementary schools with 612 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wilkes County score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wilkes County don't meet expectations.
1. Washington-wilkes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 265 Students
2. Washington-wilkes Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 347 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wilkes County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wilkes County, GA has a total population of 9,565 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wilkes County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wilkes County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilkes County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wilkes County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wilkes County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 31%
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